The Cambodia Rural School Project
The Osamu and Noriko
Sugita School
“I, Kuch Phanet, am nine years old and am studying in the third grade of this new school. I am the #5
student in my class, out of 33 students.”
In Their Own Words. . .
| On his favorite subjects: | “I like to study mathematics because it makes me understand how to calculate. I also like Khmer because I want to know about the history of Cambodia”
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| On his hobbies: | “When I have free time, I always read stories and newspapers. I also like to play football (soccer) and help my parents with their work.”
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| On his family and home: | “My father’s name is Kuch En. He is 40 years old and is a farmer. My mother’s name is Touch Sophea. She is 30 years old and is a housewife and a farmer. I have no brothers or sisters. The distance from my house to the school is about 500 meters. I go to school on foot everyday.”
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| Message to Osamu and Noriko Sugita: | “I would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Sugita for taking care of the kids at my school. I have made up my mind to study as hard as I can and produce my best work. I hope to learn English and computer skills.” |
